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Written by Chris Meall
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Tuesday, 14 August 2007 |
MEDIA DIRECTOR
Position Title: Media Director
Indicative Time Commitment: 15-20hrs per week
Reports To: Board of Management
Length of Office: 1st November to 31st October
Position Overview: As prescribed by the Rules of Association, the Media Director is duly elected by the students of the Monash University Gippsland Campus and is charged with the broad responsibility of coordinating, organising and promoting Student Union matters relating to media, publications and website to the Campus and University and in the wider community. The Media Director shall also have the responsibility of representing and promoting the activities of the organisation on behalf of students at all levels within the University, Campus and where appropriate in the wider community. The Media Director shall convene the Media Collective. The President is the official spokesperson on behalf of the Student Union.
It is recognised that this position is a voluntary position. However, incumbents are obliged to fulfill their roles and responsibilities in line with the expectations of the Board.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
The Media Director is accountable to the Union Board and to the membership of MUGSU. He/she will act in the best interests of MUGSU and in accordance with this responsibility will perform the following functions.
- To be available to discuss with students their enquiries and problems
- To attend Union development and training events as required
- To uphold and promote the mission and vision statements of the Student Union to constituents, the University and the community
- Represent and promote the Student Union to its constituents, the University and the community
- In conjunction with the Business and Marketing Officer be responsible for the coordination of advertising for publications
- In conjunction with the Media Collective and relevant staff member administer the Media budget and be involved in the preparation of the Media budget
- To liaise with the members of the Board of Management as required
- To take direction from the Board
- Be aware of and to implement Board policy, procedure and guidelines
- To participate in the annual review of the Student Union strategic plan and the implementation of the strategic plan
- To assist when required and available in the day-to-day operations of the Union office
- To be aware of the fiduciary responsibility
- To be aware of delegated responsibility
- To be aware of responsibilities prescribed by the Rules of Association or under the law
- To ensure that a monthly report detailing the activities of the Media Director and Media Collective is received by the Board of Management
- To declare any conflict of interest
- To be active in the development and monitoring of MUGSU governance structures
- Ensure that the incoming Media Director is fully briefed and that all records including the policy folder are kept current to facilitate a smooth transition
Essential Duties
- To convene all Media Collective meetings
- To attend all Union Board of Management and Executive Committee meetings
- To attend Gippsland Campus Service Council meetings
- To be involved in the preparation and dissemination of media releases, articles and reports for submission to publications as and when required
- In conjunction with the Publications and Website Officer present a wide range of differing programs of development in relation to media, publications and websites
- In conjunction with the Media Collective and Publications and Website Officer coordinate, organise, produce and distribute a variety of publications throughout the academic year
- In conjunction with the Media Collective coordinate, organise and produce and distribute the student newspaper throughout the academic year
- To ensure all publications are vetted by the Publisher (the President) prior to production of publications
- To coordinate the activities of Media Collective members in relation to the production of publications throughout the academic year
- To update and maintain relevant information space(s)
- To ensure that a monthly report detailing the activities of Media Director and Media Collective is received by the Board of Management
Preferred Duties
- To convene development and training for Collective and interested students
- To attend all other meetings as required
- To liaise with the Publications and Website Officer on matters related to meetings of the Media Collective where appropriate
- To interact informally with Union constituents
- Liaise with the Executive Officer and the President on matters to be raised in a public forum
- To communicate with constituents, the University and the wider community on Student Union matters in general and in conjunction with the President and Executive Officer
- To encourage constituent involvement in media activities and opportunities
- To liaise with the relevant staff member on matters related to media, publications and website within the Campus, University and wider community
- In conjunction with the relevant staff member research and remain aware of issues relevant to media, publications and websites on local, state and national levels
- To act as a sounding board for Board members offering advice and support in the fulfillment of their duties
- To maintain contact with organisations and institutions with similar backgrounds and interests
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